Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
796162
RGB
121, 97, 98
HSL
358, 11%, 43%
HSB
358, 20%, 47%
CMYK
0, 20, 19, 53
LAB
44, 10, 3
LCH
44, 11, 18
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 15
XYZ
14, 13, 13
LUV
44, 15, 2
HWB
358, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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